Barnes Bullets 130 Grain TTSX Ammo Details

This is .270 Win. Barnes VOR-TX Polymer Tip 130gr. Tipped TSX Boat Tail Ammo. The Barnes Tipped TSX features the same 100-percent copper body with multiple rings cut into the shank. It delivers the same gnat’s-eyelash accuracy and “dead right there” performance - but with an added polymer tip that boosts BC and improves long-range ballistics. The tip and a re-engineered nose cavity provide even faster expansion. Complete penetration, virtually 100-percent weight retention and four razor-sharp cutting petals that double bullet diameter means the new Tipped TSX creates more internal damage than any competing bullet. Instant expansion and perfect penetration ensures cleaner, quicker kills. The Barnes Tipped TSX - accept no imitations. Muzzle velocity of 3060fps. This ammo comes packed in 20rds. per box.

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What is the Difference Between a .270 Winchester and a .30-06 Springfield?

The main difference is bullet size. The .30-06 is bigger in both bullet diameter and, generally, in bullet weight. )Although there can be a bit of overlap in bullet weight.) The .270 Winchester actually has a bullet diameter of .277 inches, while .30-06 Springfield ammo is loaded with a bullet that is .308 inches in diameter. Bullet weight for the .270 Winchester is usually about 90 to 150 grains, while the .30-06 starts at roughly 125 grains and can go above 200 grains.

The two cartridges carry roughly the same load of propellant, so the .270 is throwing a smaller projectile with the same propellant; the result is a bullet that travels faster and maintains straighter trajectories, while the heavier bullet of the .30-06 travels slower but hits the target with greater force.

How Does the .270 Winchester Compare to the .308 Winchester?

These are two very different cartridges. Compared to the .270 Winchester, the .308 is a wide, squat round that doesn’t have the straight trajectory for which the .270 is known. The .308 has a wider bullet, but most notably is also has a much shorter overall length. The length of a .270 Winchester is 3.34 inches, while the .308 Winchester ammunition is only 2.8 inches in overall length. Generally speaking, the .308 shoots a heavier bullet at a slower velocity, so downrange accuracy is not as good as the .270 Winchester.

What is the Muzzle Velocity / Typical Feet Per Second (FPS) for a .270 Winchester?

The .270 Winchester is considered one of the faster cartridges available, and you can easily find rounds that are rated at speeds over 3,000 feet per second. The 130-grain Super-X, for example, has a muzzle velocity of over 3,060 feet per second. Even at 300 yards, the bullet is traveling at 2,329 feet per second. Larger bullets will have slower stats, but they are still fast. Take the same product in 150-grain and you still have a muzzle velocity of 2,850 feet per second.

Why is the .270 Winchester So Popular for Hunting in the Western U.S.?

Speed and trajectory. Because the bullet is excellent at delivering accurate, fast, high-energy shots at distances of 300 yards or more, the cartridge has become one of the most useful rounds for harvesting medium-sized game in the western United States, which generally calls for long shots over open ground. Compared to the east, which has more dense wooded areas, the west has a far greater need for a long-range rifle cartridge. This cartridge has been used to harvest some of the most popular game animals in the western U.S., including elk, antelope, and whitetail deer. But it is generally too small for large animals like moose or grizzly.